WWE Smackdown was taped in Memphis, Tennessee this week. The show opened with Roman Reigns versus Rusev, only for a DQ finish when Alberto Del Rio interfered. Dean Ambrose then made the save, which established the tag main event, Reigns and Ambrose versus Rusev and Del Rio. Kalisto defeated Kevin Owens in a US Title match, with help from guest commentator Dolph Ziggler. Owens then attacked both men in the aftermath. Ryback defeated Erick Rowan, getting his new Goldberg look off to a good start. Braun Strowman made an attack afterwards, but Ryback got away. AJ Styles defeated The Miz via The Calf Killer submission. Chris Jericho was on commentary and cut a promo post match, challenging Styles to a match next week. The babyface of course accepted, meaning that next week's Smackdown is not to be a missed. Styles versus Jericho 2 should be excellent. The New Day defeated The Social Outcasts. Charlotte defeated Alicia Fox with the Figure Eight, and Brie Bella was at ringside. This is part of the development of Charlotte versus Brie for Fastlane. In the main event, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose defeated Rusev and Alberto Del Rio, with Reigns predictably getting the pin on Del Rio after a spear.
